Total Crime Rate
22.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Redwing Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick , and the 110th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Redwing Close (CO3 8AL) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Lexden and Braiswick average (50.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Redwing Close (CO3 8AL), the main crime hotspot is near Peter Crowe Approach. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lexden and Braiswick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redshank Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Partridge Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Christopher Garnett Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Christopher Garnett Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christopher Garnett Chase | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Finch Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peter Crowe Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Christopher Garnett Chase | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crane Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Jackdaw Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Martin Hunt Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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